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Tangy, creamy chicken dish perfect for Bastille Day (or anytime)

Chicken Dijonnaise uses chicken cutlets, which only take about two minutes per side to saute. Serve with French-style green beans. / Photo by Linda Gassenheimer/TNS
Chicken Dijonnaise uses chicken cutlets, which only take about two minutes per side to saute. Serve with French-style green beans. / Photo by Linda Gassenheimer/TNS Chicken Dijonnaise uses chicken cutlets, which only take about two minutes per side to saute. Serve with French-style green beans. / Photo by Linda Gassenheimer/TNS

Savor a taste of France with this tangy, creamy chicken dish. It’s perfect for July 14, Bastille Day, or anytime. I use chicken cutlets for the recipe. They’re thinly sliced chicken breasts about 1/4-inch thick and can be found in the supermarket. They only take about 2 minutes per side to saute.

French green beans, also called haricot verts, are thinner and sweeter than other green beans. They are available in most markets and cook in about 2 minutes in the microwave.

HELPFUL HINTS

> You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of chicken cutlets. Slice them in half horizontally and flatten them to 1/4-inch thick.

> You can use regular green beans instead of French green beans. Cook them about 4 minutes in the microwave.